Igigi MeetupOriginally uploaded by mo pie
Plus-size designer Igigi was the official sponsor of the BFD meetup at BlogHer. This meant that me, Weetabix, and three of our lovely readers got to pick out outfits from the Igigi website to wear and review at the convention. I went to Igigi on Friday morning to [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “The Igigi Lovefest Review”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/07/30/the-igigi-lovefest-review/” });
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The Igigi Lovefest Review
July 30th, 2008 — , BlogHer08, Fashion, Guest Post, Meta, Personal, review from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
BFD BlogHer Meetup Report
July 20th, 2008 — , BlogHer08, Feminism, Gossip, Meta, NSFW, Sex & Romance from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
So, that was BlogHer! A very interesting, overwhelming experience. People were so friendly and awesome, I felt I could strike up a conversation with anyone at any time—and I did a lot of that. There were also lots of mommybloggers everywhere, so much so that it didn’t feel quite like my scene a lot [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “BFD BlogHer Meetup Report”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/07/20/bfd-blogher-meetup-report/” });
Related StoresBest Links Ever
July 18th, 2008 — , Advocacy, Books, Fashion, Fat Positive, Fatism, Feminism, Meta, Project Runway, Race & Ethnicity, TV, links from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
I read blogs daily, and bookmark a lot of links for you guys, but don’t always manage to write about everything. So this week I’m going to try a little links roundup… in case you missed it.
First up, Fatly Yours, about the idea that size-acceptance blogs are just “fat people sitting around making excuses”:
I [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Best Links Ever”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/07/18/best-links-ever/” });
Starbucks Smoothies & BlogHer
July 17th, 2008 — , BlogHer08, Fashion, Food, Meta, Personal from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
How do these two things connect to each other? Well, I’m heading off to start the BlogHer fun this evening, and this morning I had a new Starbucks Vivanno Chocolate-Banana-Espresso smoothie. So, they kind of don’t connect at all. Maybe we should also talk about Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog, so this can be truly random. [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Starbucks Smoothies & BlogHer”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/07/17/starbucks-smoothies-blogher/” });
Related StoresIgigi’s Big Fat BlogHer Giveaway
July 10th, 2008 — , BlogHer08, Fashion, Feel Good Friday, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
If you are a plus size BFDiva who wants to look fabulous at the BFD BlogHer meetup on Saturday (which is 1:45-2:25 so mark your conference schedules) and the cocktail party on Saturday night, then this is the post for you!
Igigi has graciously arranged to be the clothing sponsor of the BFD meetup, and [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Igigi’s Big Fat BlogHer Giveaway”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/07/10/igigis-big-fat-blogher-giveaway/” });
The Inner Me
June 27th, 2008 — , Feel Good Friday, Meta, Tidbit from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
the inner meOriginally uploaded by mo pie
From someecards.com, my favorite electronic card purveyor! Also, this card reminds me to tell you I have a Twitter feed in case you’re interested. Happy Friday!
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Will You See Wall-E?
June 27th, 2008 — , Feel Good Friday, Meta, Movies, Tidbit from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Sorry for the sporadic updating this week. There were some back end issues with the blog (they should be resolved for now), I had a couple of interviews to do (one for Japanese television, which I definitely will need to write a report on at some point, especially because I’m pretty sure one of the [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Will You See Wall-E?”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/06/27/will-you-see-wall-e/” });
The Fat Experience Project
June 25th, 2008 — , Advocacy, Fat Positive, Meta, Tidbit from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
You have most likely already heard about The Fat Experience Project, but it’s worthwhile enough to hear about one more time!
One day, FF and I talked about the fact that we were fat. It was a surprising conversation. I had never talked to another fat person about being fat. We kept it light. We talked [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “The Fat Experience Project”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/06/26/the-fat-experience-project/” });
BFD At BlogHer
May 30th, 2008 — , BFDCon, BlogHer08, Feel Good Friday, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Just to give you an update on the BFD BlogHer situation, it looks like we will have some meeting space on Saturday afternoon. Hopefully there will be some frivolity, some gossip, some squeeing, and some swag. Let me know if you’re planning to attend and if you have anything specifically you’d like to see, [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “BFD At BlogHer”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/30/bfd-at-blogher/” });
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May 26th, 2008 — , Celebrities, Emily Nelson, Fat Positive, Fatism, Meta, Movies, Wide Screen from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Originally uploaded by mo pie
Character: Hillary, played by Emily Nelson
Credits: It looks like she’s only been acting a few years, although she looks really familiar to me. Maybe I saw her on ER?
Plot points: She plays one of the bridesmaids in lead character Hannah’s wedding, along with Bitter Cousin Bridesmaid [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Wide Screen: Made of Honor”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/26/wide-screen-made-of-honor/” });
Friday Open Thread
May 23rd, 2008 — , Fat Positive, Feel Good Friday, Feminism, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Here’s your open thread, with a tidbit to kick off discussion: what has the size acceptance movement done to make you feel good about yourself?
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Thursday Open Thread
May 22nd, 2008 — , Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Here’s your open thread, with a tidbit to kick off discussion: a comment from Amy that has really stayed with me.
My own family has treated me differently now that I am thinner (though I’m 20 pounds heavier than my lightest weight in the past ten years).
I’m 5?10? and currently 246 pounds. At my heaviest weight [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Thursday Open Thread”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/22/thursday-open-thread/” });
Wednesday Open Thread
May 21st, 2008 — , Fatism, Kids, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Here’s your open thread, with a tidbit to kick off discussion:
One lovely girl whose weight was normal told us: “I don’t like my body shape because I think I look really fat”, and a lot of girls wanted to look like the most underweight child on the chart… Pointing to the picture of an [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Wednesday Open Thread”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/21/wednesday-open-thread/” });
Tuesday Open Thread
May 20th, 2008 — , Celebrities, Helen Mirren, James Marsden, Kate Winslet, Keira Knightley, Meta, Mo'Nique, Nikki Blonsky, Scarlett Johansson, Zooey Deschanel from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Here’s your open thread, with a tidbit to kick off discussion:
If you were making a “most beautiful” list, who would you put on it?
Feel free to discuss this story or anything else in the open thread! Regular posting will resume next week.
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Monday Open Thread
May 19th, 2008 — , Fashion, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Here’s your open thread, with a tidbit to kick off discussion: Torrid is sponsoring a weight-loss competition. ACK!
MTV is casting Model Maker, a new boot camp-style reality show for girls who dream about being a model [sic] but whose weight stops them from reaching their dream…
Seeking—Female Contestants: 18-25, 5′6″+, willing to shed 30 to [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Monday Open Thread”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/19/monday-open-thread/” });
Two Meta Notes
May 16th, 2008 — , BFDCon, BlogHer08, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
First, I’ve registered for BlogHer, which will be in San Francisco on July 18-20. I’m trying to plan a BFD meetup as part of the BlogHer conference, and the organizers have told me there’s a good chance they will be able to accommodate us. So hooray! If you’re going to BlogHer or thinking about it, [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Two Meta Notes”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/16/two-meta-notes/” });
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May 8th, 2008 — , Beth Ditto, Books, Exercise, Meta, Question, WLS, weight loss from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Jennette Fulda, better known as PastaQueen, may have lost a couple hundred or so pounds, but she’s been a commenter on and visitor to Big Fat Deal for a long time. On a blog tour for her memoir, Half of Me, she offered to stop by and answer the toughest questions I could come up [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Q&A With PastaQueen”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/08/qa-with-pastaqueen/” });
Erotic Book Review
May 6th, 2008 — , Books, Guest Post, Meta, NSFW, Sex & Romance, review from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Celia Kyle writes sexy-sexy romance novels featuring plus-sized heroines. Commenter mccn volunteered to do a totally honest review of one of Celia’s books, as I thought some of you might be interested. Enjoy!
The best sex comes with humour. Whether it’s being able to share a laugh at the noises bodies make when they [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Erotic Book Review”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/06/erotic-book-review/” });
What’s For Lunch?
May 1st, 2008 — , Food, Meta, Personal, Question, Work from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
I’m fried at work today and I spent the morning at the dentist, so here’s a random post off the top of my head. I always love hearing what Jane Espenson is having for lunch, so let’s find out what’s on the menu for the rest of us today!
I don’t even have a great [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “What’s For Lunch?”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/01/whats-for-lunch/” });
Hallie Vs. Alley
April 28th, 2008 — , Celebrities, Fatism, Kirstie Alley, Magazines, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
I was out of town this weekend unexpectedly (and it was awesome) so I didn’t get a post together for today. Instead, I’ll recommend Weetabix’s post over at Elastic Waist about Halle Berry and Kirstie Alley:
Here’s a picture of Kirstie Alley exiting a restaurant, but what’s striking is the commentary: the anonymous writer has snarky [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Hallie Vs. Alley”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/04/28/hallie-vs-alley/” });
Big Fat Multimedia
April 25th, 2008 — , Fashion, Feel Good Friday, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
As you may or may not know, Weetabix and I participate in a podcast called 3 Fast, 3 Furious. I was catching up with some episodes on my commute this week, and as I was listening to the “Bad Fashion” episode, I realized that Weetabix and I did a segment about plus-size fashion, and maybe [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Big Fat Multimedia”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/04/25/big-fat-multimedia/” });
Related StoresTell Us What To Read Today
April 17th, 2008 — , Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
I don’t think we’ve ever had a pimping thread, so consider this the inaugural one. Feel free to mention your projects, recent cool things you’ve seen, or awesome entries that you’ve written or read, whatever—and chat about it all in the comments. I’ll kick things off and recommend Rachel’s post on competitive eating.
I’ve never [...]
The Goldilocks Paradox
April 15th, 2008 — , Celebrities, Goldilocks, Goldilocks Paradox, Gossip, Meta, Queen Latifah, Question, Renee Zelwegger, Star Jones, WLS, weight loss from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
There’s a conversation going on in the comments about whether some people look better when they’re heavier. The discussion started with Rhonwyn’s comment right here:
[w]hile I’m on the subject of Queen Latifah and losing weight: do any of you think some people just look better when they’re heavier? I hardly recognized Star Jones after her [...]
Responses To “Never Been Kissed”
April 11th, 2008 — , Advocacy, Feel Good Friday, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Do you ever feel like you can change the world? You responded to Ambular’s e-mail with so many amazing ideas and so much intelligence and so much support. Here’s a response from Lowdown Panda, which made me feel proud even though I’m just the conduit here. And then came Ambular’s response in the comments:
Having [...]
You’re Fat, Ugly, Slutty And Dumb (And So Am I)
April 9th, 2008 — , Advocacy, Celebrities, Fat Positive, Fatism, Feminism, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
First, a slight meta note: I’m having some back-end issues with the blog, so posting may be a little spotty this week as I try to clear it up. In the meantime, I’ve been sitting on this article that inky sent me while I was out of town; it’s by local writer Violet [...]
Continue reading → You’re Fat, Ugly, Slutty And Dumb (And So Am I)
Some Advice
April 4th, 2008 — , Feel Good Friday, Feminism, Humor, Magazines, Meta, Old Timey from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Yesterday I ran across two great posts that I wanted to share; first, Rachel’s, which details some advice from magazines of the 1950s. (One magazine from the 70s that I sometimes bring into my classes has an article about how to raise your son to be a “real man” and contains the line, “Do you [...]
Related StoresTeenage Bulimic Asks Us For Help
April 1st, 2008 — , Advocacy, Eating Disorders, Health, Kids, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Here’s the e-mail I got today (bolding mine):
I guess I don’t really know how to start this, other than I just read the blog about the 14 year old with a bad self image, and it gave me the courage to say something too. I’m 16 years old, and I am bulimic. It doesn’t matter [...]
How To Piss People Off
March 31st, 2008 — , Celebrities, Fat Positive, Fatism, Feminism, International, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
I’ve been going through my mailbox from when I was out of town, and here’s one of the stories that I missed: sixteen-year-old Chloe Marshall won the title of “Miss Surrey” and is the first plus-size girl to compete for the title of Miss England.
“Everybody thinks you have to be a tall, slim blonde and [...]
The FitDay Experiment
March 13th, 2008 — , Food, Health, Meta, Personal, Science from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Apart from times when I’ve been tracking Weight Watchers points, I haven’t really been in the habit of tracking my eating. And I found myself becoming curious about exactly what I was eating—how many calories, how many grams of protein, vitamins, etc. So I signed up for a free account on FitDay, a site [...]
Related StoresBest of February
March 7th, 2008 — , Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
This month was an exciting one here at BFD headquarters. We started a Facebook group, which as of this writing is at 151 members. I’m planning to have some exclusive content for Facebookers coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled for that. (Right now, there’s a thread where you can suggest new taglines.)
The other big [...]
La Blog
March 6th, 2008 — , Advocacy, Meta, Science from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
My friend La Wade, the BFD commenter and obesity researcher you all love to debate with, has started her own blog about fat and science called Phat Science. The first few posts are chock full of interesting topics for discussion, including artificial sweeteners, yo-yo dieting, and how to decide whether or not to believe [...]
Related StoresNow With Hyphen!
February 20th, 2008 — , Advocacy, Fat Positive, Magazines, Media, Meta, Tidbit from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
The “fat-osphere” (punctuating that is getting more complicated by the minute) is in a Chicago local weekly called RedEye (with Kate Harding on the cover). Here’s a link to the article:
A negative body image, on which some weight-loss programs try to capitalize, can be a barrier to engaging in healthy behavior, [Sarah Catanese] said. “I [...]
Dress Barn Revisited
January 7th, 2008 — Art, Cold Hard Cash, Fashion, Meta, Personal from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
I’ve had the “we’re rethinking Dress Barn” tagline in the rotation for a while now, and I finally stepped into a Dress Barn this weekend to see for myself.
You see, I am going to be doing a reading at this event at Colorado State University. (If anyone is in Colorado and is interested [...]
I’ll Have An Obese Latte, Please
January 2nd, 2008 — Advocacy, Food, Meta, Tidbit from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
As a follow up to our post about Starbucks and their new “skinny” drinks, one barista refuses to use the new terminology, in part because it is not PC.
It is politically incorrect. Should we start calling drinks with 2% or whole milk and regular syrups “Fat” or “Obese?” Consider what customers on line waiting for [...]
Yes, But Can She Do A Salchow?
December 21st, 2007 — Exercise, Fat Positive, Feel Good Friday, Meta, Tidbit, weight loss from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
My friend Geowench posted an entry today that made me feel proud and happy.
It seems he’s chosen me to do this exhibition (instead of a more advanced/accomplished skater) because of my special status as having lost weight. He always calls me a “testimony.” (He’s Russian and doesn’t always express himself all [...]
3 Bridget Jones, 3 Furious
December 17th, 2007 — Celebrities, Meta, Renee Zelwegger from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Renee Zellweger may end up in a fat suit for Bridget Jones 3, if there is one. She doesn’t want to gain that weight again.
“Can I just tell you my body is whacked by the time we finish one of those,” the actress confessed. “It doesn’t know what has happened because it thinks there’s supposed [...]
All Publicity Is Good Publicity?
December 5th, 2007 — Media, Meta, TV, Tidbit from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Thanks to a post on Sister Skinny, I found this video of a segment on CBS Healthwatch where they talk about “weight loss” blogs kept by “dieters.” The very first blog they show a screenshot of is this one!
Blogging To Lose Weight
Hannah Storm talks to dietician Kerri Glassman about posting your eating and [...]
Fashion SOS: Pants
November 26th, 2007 — Fashion, Meta, Question from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
My awesome site designer Amy comes to us with a fashion question. Since we all did such a good job on maternity wear, let’s see what we can do about pants!
I’m writing on behalf of my sister. She’s been looking for some khaki-type pants (not necessarily khaki—navy or olive or whatever—but that kind of [...]
Fame & Fortunate
November 20th, 2007 — Beth Ditto, Magazines, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Beth and BFD in BUST Originally uploaded by mo pie
I am thrilled to report that Big Fat Deal is mentioned in not one, but two nationally circulated magazines this month. That’s right, people. We are officially fancy.
First off, we’re in BUST Magazine, which you [...]
Rachel Interviews Gina Kolata
November 16th, 2007 — Advocacy, Books, Meta, Science from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
The fancy new redisigned The F-Word has an interview up today with Gina Kolata, author of Rethinking Thin.
In Rethinking Thin, you contend that the diet industry often only succeeds in fattening the pocketbooks of a multi-billion dieting industry, while hopeful dieters lose only money. Why then do so many Americans continue to buy in [...]
Best of October
November 4th, 2007 — Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
O, October. What happened during you?
We talked about skinny people quite a bit, it turns out. We asked how they should interact with their fat friends, whether “thin” would be a good disguise, and the concept of “thinism.” Hi, skinny people!
We talked about villains like Ursula the Sea Witch and Rachael Ray, and [...]
BFD-Con Poll
November 2nd, 2007 — BFDCon, Meta, Question from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
clink! Originally uploaded by mo pie
We set a date…range! BFD-con will be happening sometime in spring or early summer, 2008. Here’s hoping that you will try to join us!
To vote on proposed events, please take a moment to take our survey. Let us know [...]
NaBloPoMo
November 2nd, 2007 — Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Just to let you know, I’ve joined NaBloPoMo, which means I’ll be posting at least once per day in November. I signed up to join the Fat Bloggers group. I haven’t quite figured out how the site works yet, nor have I had a chance to see what other Fat Blogs are out there. [...]
Related StoresThat’s Weightertainment
October 30th, 2007 — Britney Spears, Celebrities, Feminism, Gossip, Kirstie Alley, Meta, Oprah, Tyra Banks from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
What do Oprah, Britney Spears, and Kirstie Alley have in common? They’re all part of the phenomenon that one writer calls weightertainment: our obsession with how much people weigh or don’t weigh. She blames Oprah for starting the trend, and posits that the best way for a celebrity to gain attention these days is to [...]
Related StoresIt’s, Like, So Meta
October 29th, 2007 — Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
For a meta trainwreck, feast your eyes on the trouble brewing between Big Fat Deal and My Fat Spouse. It’s in the comments here and on their board here. Apparently Big Fat Blog is talking about it too. Here is what Crash of My Fat Spouse has to say (my comments are in brackets):
Bookmark [...]
Sometimes, I Hate People
October 24th, 2007 — Fatism, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
I am so sad and pissed off that the amazing, inspirational Fat Girl on a Bike has had to put her blog on hiatus because people are assholes. (The previous link doesn’t work, and her photo has been pulled from the BMI project.) Sarah explains:
The last straw was a very lengthy discussion on another [...]
Sorry So Spammy
October 22nd, 2007 — Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Just a tiny administrative note; sorry for all the spam over the past couple of days. I was out of town without internet access and unable to keep an eye on it. I’ve tightened the spam filters a little more; if you have problems posting, please drop me a line!
Bookmark at:StumbleUpon | Digg | Del.icio.us [...]
Giving Up Sex For Sex Appeal?
October 19th, 2007 — Feminism, Health, International, Meta, weight loss from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
In order to lose weight, a significant percentage of British women turn to drastic measures… like cocaine. And that’s not the only shocking statistic in this little (not at all scientific) poll!
Thirty seven per cent had taken slimming pills, 15 per cent had taken speed or cocaine and 26 per cent had used laxatives as [...]
Would You Disguise Yourself…As Thin?
October 15th, 2007 — Fatism, Guest Post, Meta, Question, TV from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
I don’t watch Heroes, and I hadn’t heard anything about this, but the awesome Laurie does, and she sends in this report. (Spoilers from the October 8 episode, entitled “Kindred,” are included.)
I’m not sure how many of you out there watch “Heroes” but I’ve become a fan - both because I love a good superpower [...]
What Beautiful Looks Like
October 12th, 2007 — Advocacy, Feel Good Friday, Meta, Tidbit from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Here’s another liberating thought:
So what would it look like to be beautiful today? That’s a hard question for most girls and women. The quick response would usually entail adjectives such as taller, thinner, blonder, straighter teeth, wider eyes, smaller nose, or a myriad of other physical features.
What if you looked in a mirror and saw [...]